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Ministry of Science & Technology
Collective efforts needed to transform society in the field of Science & Technology: Secretary, DBT
4th session of India International Science festival  Curtain Raiser Programme held at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research 
Addressing the curtain raiser programme held at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research , Mumbai, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology  informed the gathering that the 4th session of India International Science festival  will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of India Shri Ramnath Kovind. 10,000 delegates, including 5000 students, 550 teachers, 200 students from North Eastern Region and 20 international delegates and approximately 200 start-ups will be participating in IISF 2018.
Dr. Swarup further stated that the theme of this edition is ‘Science for Transformation’. In the last four years, science in India has undergone sea changes from fundamental to application science, where science plays a leading role in social transformation. Another major change in the last few years is the growing of a synergy among scientific institutions in collaborative research to address myriad problems being faced by the society; science can provide solutions for major societal problems, added Dr. Renu Swarup.
Emphasizing the role of Science & Technology in driving inclusive growth and urging scientific organizations to work in close alignment and partnership with all stakeholders, Dr. Swarup reiterated Government of India's commitment to make S&T as an enabler of social and economic progress for all sections of the population.
The Secretary elaborated that Global Indian Science & Technology Stakeholders Meet, Industry Academia Meet and S&T for Harnessing Innovations , a National Start-up Entrepreneurship Summit and Student Science Village are some of the important events being organised as part of the festival. The Science Village Programme is linked with Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana to reach out to the rural masses and propagate science.
Highlighting the need to empower woman scientists & entrepreneurs, Dr. Swarup said that the need of the hour is to shape them in a way so that they can take up the scientific growth trajectory. Approximately 800 woman scientists/entrepreneurs will attend the event. Special efforts have been taken this year to engage stakeholders of North Eastern Region and the aspirational districts. All stakeholders of Science and Technology field will assemble to collectively work towards “ Vigyan Se Vikas” – contributing to the Making of a New India, she said.
Dr. Ullas Kolthur, Associate Professor, TIFR, Mumbai; Dr. Dhananjay Tiwari, Senior Scientist, DBT; Dr. Ravindra Kulkarni, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Bombay University, other senior faculty members of TIFR, many scientists and research scholars, students of star colleges and representatives from civil society of Bombay region as well as representatives of Vijnana Bharati were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Promoting Agroforestry and Horticulture
Sub-Mission on Agroforestry  Scheme was launched in 2016-17 to encourage tree plantation on farm land along with crops/ cropping system to help the farmers get additional income and make their farming systems more climate resilient and adaptive. Presently, the scheme is being implemented in 23 States/UTs including Maharashtra. Under the scheme, assistance to farmers is given through State Govt. for nursery development, boundary plantation and block plantation of prominent tree species to promote, inter-alia, fruit bearing trees, tree borne oilseeds, medicinal & aromatic plants, silk & lac rearing host plants in addition to timber species, so that farmers get early returns.
In case of promotion of horticulture, the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture
, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme is being implemented w.e.f. 2014-15, for holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo. All States and UTs are covered under MIDH.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha Today.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Day Two of COP14 seized deliberations on Science & Technology and Review of Implementation of the Convention
The second day of the 14th Conference of Parties  to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification  under the theme “Restore land, Sustain future” at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, witnessed wide participation from various stakeholders. Amongst various meeting conducted today, a Committee meeting on Science & Technology with a focus on adoption of the COP 14 agenda and organization of work was carried out. Items resulting from the work programme of the Science-Policy Interface for the biennium 2018-19 were also discussed.
Meeting of the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the Convention  and key discussions such as, “Climate Co-Benefits of Programmes to Combat Land Degradation” were also organized. Delivering the opening remarks of the 18th CRIC session, Executive Secretary, UNCCD, Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw said, “CRIC 18 could be a real milestone. We will finalize the first UNCCD reporting process - using progress indicators and setting baselines. We will be able to measure progress in implementing the Convention against these well into the future”.
Numerous side events will take place every day starting from today, once the official meetings are closed. Various exhibitions stalls have also been set up, with topics ranging from India’s Space Prowess to building coastal resilience in changing climate.
For background materials, click here: https://www.unccd.int/conventionconference-parties-copcop14-new-delhi-india/cop14-media-resources
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Ministry of Culture
HYDERABAD TO HOST THE TWO- DAY GLOBAL SUMMIT ‘REIMAGINING MUSEUMS IN INDIA’
UNION MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTHEASTERN REGION ,
SRI G KISHAN REDDY TO INAUGURATE THE SUMMIT
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India is organising a first of its kind, 2-Day Global Summit in Hyderabad on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’, on 15-16 February 2022. Participants from countries such as India, Australia, France, Italy, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom will be a part of the summit that will be held online over two days and participation is open to the public. Approximately 2,300 people have already registered to attend the event.
The summit is being organized under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the flagship program to mark 75th anniversary of India’s independence and celebrate the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
The Summit will be inaugurated by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North-eastern Region , Govt. of India. Speaking about the summit he said, “India is a land of rich cultural heritage dating back to the dawn of human civilization. As we celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, we are proud to renew our focus and dedication to preserving, protecting, and perpetuating our cultural heritage. India’s 1000+ museums are instrumental in not just showcasing and preserving this cultural heritage, but also educating future generations.”
“Over the last 7 years there has been a renewed focus to construct new museums with engaging exhibits and content, leveraging modern technologies such as digital, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. We have also invested significantly in upgrading existing museums so that they continue to be relevant to the new generation”, the Minister added.
The Global Summit will bring together leading luminaries, domain experts and practitioners in the field of museum development and management from India and around the world to discuss best practices and strategies. Over 25 museologists and museum professionals will delve into reimagined priorities and practices for Museums. An outcome of this knowledge sharing will include creation of a blueprint for development of new museums, nurture a renewal framework, and reinvigorate existing museums in India.
The online summit will encompass four broad themes: Architecture and Functional Needs; Management; Collections ; and, Education and Audience Engagement.
Those who want to participate can sign up at: https://www.reimaginingmuseumsinindia.com/
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya and Shri G. Kishan Reddy review the production of Vaccines in Hyderabad today
Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya along with Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri G. Kishan Reddy today visited Bharat Biotech's vaccine manufacturing and Bio Safety Level-3 facility to review the production of Vaccines in Hyderabad. Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ms S. Aparna was also present.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Mandaviya said that the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is committed to support all our vaccine developers and manufactures for ensuring vaccine for all.
The Ministers also discussed ramping up the production of Vaccines with the Manufacturers.
Later in the day, Ministers visited Biological_E Ltd, the Vaccine developer of 'Corbevax'-One of the indigenous COVID-19 Vaccines of India.
They also had a meeting with Dr Reddy’s team regarding the status of single shot COVID-19 vaccine 'Sputnik Light' that will be imported from Russia. The team apprised the Ministers on the domestic manufacturing of Sputnik vaccine.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan MoU to be signed between Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Brahma Kumaris Mount Abu tomorrow
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will be signing an Memorandum of Understanding between Brahma Kumaris Mount Abu at Dr. B.R Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan MoU will be signed in the presence of Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, and Senior oﬃcers of the Department and senior members of the Brahma Kumaris management.
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment is entering into an MoU with the Brahma Kumaris, Mount Abu for spreading the message of NMBA among the youth, women, students etc. With the signing of this MoU, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment feels that implementation of NMBA will get a boost towards achieving drug sensitized India. To curb the menace of drug demand, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment , Government of India has been implementing National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction .
This is an umbrella scheme under which ﬁnancial assistance is provided to State Governments/ Union Territory  Administrations for Preventive Education and Awareness Generation, Capacity Building, Skill development, vocational training and livelihood support of ex-drug addicts, Programme for Drug Demand Reduction.
The Ministry has initiated ambitious Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan  currently operational in 372 districts of the country with an aim to create awareness about ill effects of substance abuse among the youth, with special focus on higher education institutes, university campuses, schools and reaching out into the community and garnering community involvement and ownership of the Abhiyaan tomorrow New Delhi.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Army establishes Covid Management Cell to coordinate assistance to Civil Authority
The Indian Army has been at the forefront of COVID response at the national level. While the Army has ensured own force preservation, medical care to veterans and their dependents, it has also deployed considerable medical resources to assist civil authorities especially at the five COVID hospitals already functional or in the process of being established at Delhi, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Varanasi and Patna.
Inorder to coordinate multiple facets of staffing and logistics support, an exclusive COVID Management Cell under a Director General rank officer has been established which reports directly to the Vice Chief of Army Staff. This will bring in greater efficiency in coordinating real time responses to address exponential rise in COVID cases across the country including Delhi where assistance to civil administration in the form of testing, admissions in military hospitals and transportation of critical medical equipment etc are already being provided.
Indian Army remains committed to support the National efforts in fighting the COVID pandemic.
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Ministry of Finance
Finance Minister reviews implementation of Insurance Scheme for Health workers fighting COVID 19 announced under PMGKP ; emphasizes the need for speedy settlement and benefit reaching out to the nominees at the earliest
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a meeting to review the implementation of Insurance Scheme for Health workers fighting COVID 19 announced under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package  through video conferencing here today. The meeting was attended by senior officials from Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and New India Assurance Company Limited.
A presentation was made by the Chairman & Managing Director of New India Assurance providing details about the highlight of the scheme and its status of implementation as on date.
Officials from Ministry of Health & Family Welfare provided an overview of the mechanism being followed with State nodal authorities to expedite the claims, also highlighting the issues being faced while reaching out to the family of deceased as well as obtaining the legal heir certificate.
Of the 147 intimations received till date, claim documents have been submitted for 87, out of which 15 have been paid, 4 approved for payment while 13 are under examination. Further, a total of 55 claims have been found ineligible out of which 35 claims fall outside the scope of the cover like police personnel, municipal workers not related to hospitals, people from education, revenue departments, etc. while another 20 claims submitted have the cause of death other than COVID-19 like cardiac arrest, etc.
During the meeting , the Finance Minister highlighted the importance for a speedy settlement and emphasized the need of the benefit reaching out to the nominees at the earliest.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Update on relief operations in Kerala from Ministry of Civil Aviation
The update on relief operations from Ministry of Civil Aviation is as follows:
• Alliance Air has commenced scheduled air services to/from INS Garuda, Cochin with ATR-72 aircraft. IndiGo would also be commencing scheduled operations to/from INS Garuda, Cochin w.e.f. 21 Aug 2018.
• Details of Flight Schedule Approved by DGCA to/from INS Garuda, Cochin:
- M/s Alliance Air:
Bengaluru-Cochin-Bengaluru 
Chennnai-Trichy-Cochin-Chennai 
Hyderabad-Bengaluru-Cochin-Hyderabad 
- IndiGo:
Bengaluru-Cochin-Bengaluru 
Bengaluru-Cochin-Chennai & vv 
• Monitoring of airfare carried out on 20 Aug 2018 has revealed that maximum fares on various domestic non-stop direct routes to/from Kerala and nearby airports remained within the limits specified by DGCA.
• Based upon request received from Kerala Government to facilitate them in air dropping of relief material, DGCA has permitted three helicopter operators M/s Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd., M/s Ghodawat and M/s Devengere for carrying out aerial dropping of flood relief material.
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PRIME MINISTER'S ANNOUNCEMENT TO EXTEND FREE RATION TILL NOVEMBER WELCOMED BY ALL <<<<80 CRORE PEOPLE TO GET THE BENEFIT UNDER PM GARIB KALYAN ANNA YOJANA>>>>
K DEVI PADMANABHAN FIELD PUBLICITY OFFICER TIRUCHIRAPALLI
Covid 19 pandemic has hit the poor and daily wagers really hard as they have no income during lockdown. The unlock period is more crucial as the nation is diligently working towards reviving the growth momentum. Food is the most essential requirement for the poor and disadvantaged . Though every sector is slowly opening up after gradual loosening of lockdown restrictions, the poor people need to be fed till they get engaged in some employment . Prime Minister’s recent announcement of extension of free ration till November, has therefore arrived as a good relief to them. More than 80 crore people will benefit under the PM GaribKalyan Anna Yojana as they will get 5 Kg of rice or wheat per person in a month additionally free of cost. Moreover each family will get 1 Kg of pulses additionally per month. During his speech Prime Minister also stressed the importance of one nation one ration card. This will benefit the migrant labourers the most and the government officials who move out from their native place to other stations on transfer. Ration card portability will also be useful for those who shift their residences within the city to different wards.
In Tamil Nadu free ration will be given through ration shops from July 10 onwards . To avoid crowding at ration shops tokens will be given at the doorsteps of ration card holders between July 6 and 9. Essential supplies including rice, 1 kg of dal and 1 litre of oil are being distributed free of cost from March onwards in Tamil Nadu.
People are utilising free rations supplied through public distribution system shops.
SmtPresia Mary of Parali village in Karur thanked government for giving free rice through ration shops. She said that it is really useful as they don’t have any income during lockdown. She urges government to give financial assistance alongwith free rice for livelihood.
Smt S Pattammal of Poyyamani village Karur district thanked government for the gesture and for giving free gas cylinder under PM Ujwala scheme.
Nobody should remain hungry in the country and it is heartening to see many samaritans rising to the occasion and feeding the poor. Covid 19 has raised a challenge for all of us and it is our duty alongwith the government to help poor people to fight the trying times. Free ration including rice or wheat alongwith pulses indeed will help poor people. Free rice and pulses through PM Garibkalyan Anna yojana, free cooking gas cylinder through PM Ujwala scheme, Rs 500 in women Jan Dhan accounts, Rs.2000 advance increment to farmers will all help poor people to stand up and face covid 19 pandemic lockdown challenge.Further Union government is helping people through various sector specific schemes under Atmanirbhar Bharat schemes to help the citizens tide over the covid 19 pandemic lockdown.
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Ministry of Power
Power Generation from Conventional Sources Registered Annual Growth of 5.45% in 2018-19 as compared to 2015-16 : R.K. Singh
The total power generation from conventional fuel sources including hydro and renewable energy sources has registered a compound annual growth rate of 5.45% from 1.17 billion units  in 2015-16 to 1.38 BU in 2018-19. Stating this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, Shri R.K. Singh stated that generation from hydro power projects mainly depends on the availability of water. Power generation from hydro sources has registered a compound annual growth rate of 3.3% from 0.121 BU in 2015-16 to 0.134 BU in 2018-19.Hydro power generation has not been lowered down as part of any policy.
Realizing the need for development of hydropower projects, especially the pumped storage projects due to growing need of peaking and balancing power, Shri Singh said that Govt. of India have approved a number of measures in March, 2019 for promoting hydro power sector including, declaring large hydro power   as renewable energy source, mandating Hydro Purchase Obligation  as a separate entity within Non-solar Renewable Purchase Obligation  from new projects, tariff rationalization measures for bringing down hydro power tariff, budgetary support for Flood Moderation/Storage Hydro Electric Projects  and towards cost of enabling infrastructure, i.e. roads/bridges. As a result of these measures, the capital cost as well as the project tariff would be reduced especially in initial years which would improve project viability & salability, and thus, promote the hydroelectric projects.
He added that although the generation of power depends on its demand, there is no decline in power generation from conventional sources including hydro. Generation of power from conventional sources has shown a compound annual growth rate of 4.09% from 1.1 BU in 2015-16 to 1.25 BU in 2018-19.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Workers in Garment Factories
The data on Employment and Unemployment is collected through Periodic Labour Force Survey  conducted by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation  since 2017-18. The survey period is July to June of the next year. As per the latest available Annual PLFS reports, the estimated Worker Population Ratio  on usual status for persons of age 15 years & above has increased to 52.6% during 2020-21 from 50.9% in 2019-20. The estimated percentage of working persons in the manufacturing industry of wearing apparel on usual status during 2019-20 and 2020-21 was as follows:
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Percentage distribution of usually working persons in industry-Manufacturing of Wearing Apparel 
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Years
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Male
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Female
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Total
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2019-20
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1.44
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3.72
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2.08
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2020-21
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1.44
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4.00
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2.20
Source: PLFS, MoSPI
The above data indicates that employment in the manufacturing industry of wearing apparel has increased during 2020-21 as compared to 2019-20.
The Government of India has enacted the Factories Act, 1948 which provides for the occupational safety, health & welfare of workers including women workers working in the factories registered under the said Act. Specific provisions have been prescribed for the occupational safety of the workers at workplace including garment factories. The Factories Act, 1948 and rules framed thereunder are enforced by the respective State Governments through the Chief Inspector of Factories/ Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health. Data relating to workplace complaints from women workers is not maintained centrally by this Ministry.
The Government has also enacted the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace  Act, 2013  with the aims to provide safe and secure work environment to women irrespective of their work status. The aforesaid Act casts an obligation upon every employer/organizations whether in private or public sector employing 10 or more persons, to constitute Internal Committee  for receiving complaints of sexual harassment. Similarly, the State Government is authorized to constitute Local Committee  in every district which will receive complaints from organizations having less than 10 workers or if the complaint is against employers himself.
The Government has taken a number of initiatives in this regard during COVID-19 pandemic. The Government has ensured that its institutions such as One Stop Centres , Universalisation of Women Help Line , Ujjawala Homes, Swadhar Greh, Child Care Institutions, Child Line , Emergency Response Support System  remained operational and available for providing assistance to women during the period. During lockdown, National Commission for Women  also took measures to assist women facing distress.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Uttarakhand on Uttarakhand Foundation Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the people of Uttarakhand on Uttarakhand Foundation Day.
“विकास के पथ पर अग्रसर उत्तराखंड के निवासियों को राज्य के स्थापना दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। On Uttarakhand Foundation Day, my greetings to the people of the state”, the Prime Minister said.